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[Sweeney]

So!

We're having a staff meeting in a couple of hours. I have my own items to add to the agenda, but I was wondering if any of you guys had anything you'd like to see discussed. After the meeting is done, we'll summarise the minutes and post up a little recap in News and Announcements.

We've seen a big drop in activity over the last week and a half - do you have any suggestions to help combat that?
Any suggestions about any other parts of the forum, or concerns over some board issues? (Do remember that concerns about specific members should be raised privately - you can PM me to do that if you'd like, or Pyro/Hydrogen)

Let fly!
 

UPDATE!
Hydrogen has decided to postpone the meeting until Strategist is able to attend. But I am making notes, which will still be brought up at the meeting, so carry on!
Plus, maybe now I'll be able to order pizza like I'm supposed to!

[Sweeney]

We also should have another 100 post day!

[Dan]

I'd say the the reason for the drop is pretty clearly down to the end of the AC - we should be thinking of ways to keep those members who still enjoy and play Neopets on Neocodex.

 

Totally agree with @Kate, as well.

[Emily]

 

Our staff needs to show more presence on the forum! (Not you.. you go away!)
Obviously some desperately more than others but I've noticed you're like the only mod I see around lately, I mentioned that to Emily as well. Where the rest of you guys at? Maybe that will help with the activity, positive influence etc etc.. 

 

Sorry, been working, but my job ends August 8th (because that's when the program ends) so I'll be around more then. I've just had work from 9-3:30 and then an evening event for the kids after that I've had to go to. 

[Sweeney]

I'd say the the reason for the drop is pretty clearly down to the end of the AC - we should be thinking of ways to keep those members who still enjoy and play Neopets on Neocodex.

I agree, Dan.
Do you have any ideas?

[Dan]

I agree, Dan.
Do you have any ideas?

 

The same ones I've been pushing for a long time:

• Fully-functioning, official Neocodex programs 
• Expansion into legit tools a la JellyNeo
• Working towards innovation in virtual pet tools
• Regular (monthly) site announcements (use email, too)
• Active, technical administrators to help push innovation and ensure progress
• Better platforming for user-submitted programs 

Standard members come here for programs and tools. If a better and wider range was provided I think the community aspect would follow - that's always how it's worked in the past.

[Bone]

I think what Neocodex really needs right now is the reintroduction of negative rep. That would surely solve all of our problems!

[Bone]

-rep

 

It's just not the same.  

[Magical]

The same ones I've been pushing for a long time:

• Fully-functioning, official Neocodex programs 
• Expansion into legit tools a la JellyNeo
• Working towards innovation in virtual pet tools
• Regular (monthly) site announcements (use email, too)
• Active, technical administrators to help push innovation and ensure progress
• Better platforming for user-submitted programs 

Standard members come here for programs and tools. If a better and wider range was provided I think the community aspect would follow - that's always how it's worked in the past.

 

Yeah, there's a lot of accumulated 'holes' that have made Codex a little slow as of late. But I agree with these @Dan

 

Staff are definitely a little inactive, I think we should be holding more competitions, or events on Neo in addition to other ones here. It'd be great to create an atmosphere not dissimilar to premium. Sections for trustworthy members to discuss the CC, Random Contest, etc. and share ideas amongst one another.

 

Random giveaways throughout the week would be lovely too.

 

I know we have a 'warning point' system, but how about a 'brownie point' system? Mods, admins and private members hand out such points for acts of decency, generosity, helpfulness etc.

 

I've actually been hanging out at Zombians lately, since it's been a little dead over here. One of the things I've enjoyed so far have been, the scavenger hunt. It's a brilliant way to familiarise all members (who are serious about being part of our community) with mods, rules, sections of the forum etc.

 

Also, I really think the user awards need a makeover. They are quite small and a little too simple - I'm not saying completely replace them, just jazz them up a bit and make em a little more fun! It's the little things that can really count! ^^

I think what Neocodex really needs right now is the reintroduction of negative rep. That would surely solve all of our problems!

 

Nuuuu! No more negativity!

 

But seriously, sometimes this place can get a little morbid. It'd be nice to set an overall goal to make it a little cheerful, and bumping up activity would definitely help.

[Bone]

Yeah, there's a lot of accumulated 'holes' that have made Codex a little slow as of late. But I agree with these @Dan

 

Staff are definitely a little inactive, I think we should be holding more competitions, or events on Neo in addition to other ones here. It'd be great to create an atmosphere not dissimilar to premium. Sections for trustworthy members to discuss the CC, Random Contest, etc. and share ideas amongst one another.

 

Random giveaways throughout the week would be lovely too.

 

I know we have a 'warning point' system, but how about a 'brownie point' system? Mods, admins and private members hand out such points for acts of decency, generosity, helpfulness etc.

 

I've actually been hanging out at Zombians lately, since it's been a little dead over here. One of the things I've enjoyed so far have been, the scavenger hunt. It's a brilliant way to familiarise all members (who are serious about being part of our community) with mods, rules, sections of the forum etc.

 

Also, I really think the user awards need a makeover. They are quite small and a little too simple - I'm not saying completely replace them, just jazz them up a bit and make em a little more fun! It's the little things that can really count! ^^

 

I don't think there's enough interest in many more Neopets events. Half the people that are active don't even play Neopets.

 

There are already many ongoing contests and giveaways.

 

That competitor forum is definitely way less active than Neocodex, so I don't think emulating it would be particularly productive.

 

That's what rep is, I thought.

 

What does "jazz them up" mean?

[Kat]

 

Staff are definitely a little inactive, I think we should be holding more competitions, or events on Neo in addition to other ones here. It'd be great to create an atmosphere not dissimilar to premium. Sections for trustworthy members to discuss the CC, Random Contest, etc. and share ideas amongst one another.

 

Random giveaways throughout the week would be lovely too.

 

I know we have a 'warning point' system, but how about a 'brownie point' system? Mods, admins and private members hand out such points for acts of decency, generosity, helpfulness etc.

 

I've actually been hanging out at Zombians lately, since it's been a little dead over here. One of the things I've enjoyed so far have been, the scavenger hunt. It's a brilliant way to familiarise all members (who are serious about being part of our community) with mods, rules, sections of the forum etc.

 

Also, I really think the user awards need a makeover. They are quite small and a little too simple - I'm not saying completely replace them, just jazz them up a bit and make em a little more fun! It's the little things that can really count! ^^

 

 

• We already have lots of contests, any more I think we'd all go insane
• We have giveaways
• We have rep and awards, how are those not 'brownie points'
• We have a scavenger hunt?
• The user awards are amazing and some people worked really hard on those and getting them implemented, how are they not 'fun'?

also I'm pretty sure you can't say the Z word.. and no, I DON'T want Neocodex to be like that site.

[Waser Lave]

I'm pretty sure we have more contests/giveaways now than we ever have done and almost certainly more than any other 'competing' forum currently does.

 

also I'm pretty sure you can't say the Z word.. and no, I DON'T want Neocodex to be like that site.

 

People are allowed to mention other sites as long as they aren't actually advertising them. Obviously it's preferable to just not mention them entirely though to avoid any doubt.

 

 

And negative rep won't be coming back.

[Kat]

 

But seriously, sometimes this place can get a little morbid. It'd be nice to set an overall goal to make it a little cheerful, and bumping up activity would definitely help.

 

I'd rather morbidity than fake cheerfulness any day.

 

 

People are allowed to mention other sites as long as they aren't actually advertising them. Obviously it's preferable to just not mention them entirely though to avoid any doubt.

 

Sorry, I was confused considering last time I mentioned them I was told to edit my post..

[Rocket]

An official flight rising trading/selling forum like neopets has.

[Waser Lave]

Sorry, I was confused considering last time I mentioned them I was told to edit my post..

 

Some people just get confused because I think we're the only site which allows the mentioning of other forums, some of the others even go so far as to filter the names of their competitors entirely and warn people who try to mention them even innocently.

[Kat]

Some people just get confused because I think we're the only site which allows the mentioning of other forums, some of the others even go so far as to filter the names of their competitors entirely and warn people who try to mention them even innocently.

 

Maybe that's another thing that should be mentioned at the staff meeting then ;P

[Eefi]

But seriously, sometimes this place can get a little morbid. It'd be nice to set an overall goal to make it a little cheerful, and bumping up activity would definitely help.

That is just part of the charm   (And I don't actually get what you mean.)

[KaibaSama]

An official flight rising trading/selling forum like neopets has.

That would be great. But why not make a forum for all game trading (call it non neo games TP) but with subforums for specific games , and then subforums like we already have (buying, selling, items, ect...)?
I feel like offering more programs/tools would be nice. Maybe some programs for other games? Say a FR sniper program? (Mp and ah if possible) for when new genes are released,ect).

[Waser Lave]

Maybe that's another thing that should be mentioned at the staff meeting then ;P

 

The rules already only exclude "explicit advertising" though so there's nothing that actually needs changing in that regard. Was it a staff member who said it to you? *hopes it wasn't me*

[KaibaSama]

Oh, have we gotten around to making asking for leaks against the rules yet? If not, that.

[Kat]

The rules already only exclude "explicit advertising" though so there's nothing that actually needs changing in that regard. Was it a staff member who said it to you? *hopes it wasn't me*

 

it was @Kate (no offense Kate just stating who it was)